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What Is Acne? According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), acne is the most common skin disorder, and it affects up to 50 million people in the United States each year. Most people develop acne symptoms as teenagers, but it can also develop in adulthood. The AAD estimates that 85% of people between the ages of 12 and 24...

Actinic keratosis, also called solar keratosis or senile keratosis, is characterized by thick, scaly or crusty patches or lesions on the skin, usually on areas that receive excessive sun exposure, such as the face, ears, neck, lips, forearms and the back of the hands. It is considered a precancerous skin condition. Actinic keratoses develop in range reaching to a quarter...

What Are Age Spots? Age spots are small, flat dark areas on your skin that can vary in size. They usually appear on parts of your body that are more exposed to the sun, such as your face, shoulders, hands, and arms. Age spots are also called sunspots or liver spots, although they have nothing to do with your liver....

Alopecia areata (hair loss) is an autoimmune skin disease that results in the loss of hair on the body. The autoimmune process is characterized by the body’s own immune system attacking hair follicles. The three types of alopecia areata are: Alopecia areata – skin loses hair in round sections of varying size Alopecia areata totalis – complete loss of hair...

Shedding extra pounds or growing older can lead to a disappointing consequence for many people: Soft, sagging upper arm tissue that seems to defy diligent diet and exercise efforts. When this happens, an arm lift can potentially help. Also known as brachioplasty, arm lift surgery represents a restorative option capable of redefining your arms’ contours by removing surplus skin and...

Athlete’s foot is fungal infection that affects the skin between the toes. This form of ringworm is also contagious and can be spread to toenails and hands. Athlete’s foot impacts athletes and non-athletes alike, as well as men and women of all ages and races.

What Are Basal and Squamous Cell Skin Cancers? Basal and squamous cell skin cancers are the most common types of skin cancer. Both start in the top layer of your skin (the epidermis). These cancers are usually found in areas exposed to the sun – such as your head, face, neck, and arms – but can occur anywhere on the...

Bed bugs are blood-feeding insects whose bite can cause allergic reactions and skin rashes. They measure approximately 1/5 of an inch and are red/brown in color and wingless. Bed bugs are usually nocturnal. The preferred environment for bed bugs is a warm location, like the type found in or near beds.

What is Bela MD Microdermabrasion? Bela MD Microdermabrasion is a specialized treatment that combines serum infusion and diamond microdermabrasion to take microdermabrasion facials to the next level. This safe, non-invasive treatment uses multiple bio-infused serums to target your specific skin concerns and deliver personalized results. How does Bela MD Microdermabrasion work? Beta MD Microdermabrasion features various tools and techniques, including:...

Bellafill® is the only long-term filler that’s FDA approved to treat distensible acne scars for up to one year. In just one office visit, you can safely treat your acne scars and leave feeling confident that you’ll look your best long-term. Bellafill fades acne scars by adding volume to them, bringing them to the level of the surrounding skin and...

Belotero can be used to volumize and define lips, contour chins and noses and plump sunken cheeks and temples, to give a youthful, lifted appearance.

Benign skin lesions include milia (tiny white cysts/bumps on the face), skin tags, cherry angiomas, sun spots or lentigines, sebaceous hyperplasias (large oil glands often on the forehead), dermatosis papulosa nigra (small brown-black facial bumps around the eyes and cheeks), and benign seborrheic keratoses (skin barnacles). What can Benign Skin Lesion Removal treat? Milia, cysts / bumps on the face Skin...

BIOCORNEUM® is the only advanced scar treatment with FDA-Cleared Silishield™ patented crosslinking medical grade silicone and SPF 30 to prevent and minimize the formation of hypertrophic scars, decrease the appearance of old scars, protect scars from sunburn and dry quickly to adhere to skin for 12 to 24 hours. BIOCORNEUM can be used on scars resulting from surgical and cosmetic...

A birthmark is a generally harmless irregularity on the skin caused by overgrowth of blood vessels, cells that contain pigment, smooth muscle and fat cells. Birthmarks can be flat or raised, have regular or irregular borders, and have different shades of coloring. Birthmarks earned their name as they appear at or shortly after birth. The two main types of birthmarks...

What Blepharoplasty does—and doesn’t do Blepharoplasty is cosmetic eyelid surgery. The procedure removes excess skin and fat around the eyes and tightens the underlying muscle tissue, reducing drooping eyelids and bagginess. In addition to cosmetic purposes, blepharoplasty is sometimes medically necessary. In some cases, extra skin on the upper lid can droop down enough to obstruct a person’s field of...

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin, fat, and muscle from the eyelids. It can be performed on the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both, depending on the patient’s needs. Commonly referred to as eyelid surgery or an eyelid lift, this procedure not only improves the appearance of the eyes but can also enhance vision by addressing sagging...

What Is Blue Light Therapy? Blue light therapy, also known as photodynamic therapy, is a type of light treatment that's used to treat diseased or damaged skin. It uses medications called photosensitizing agents along with specific wavelengths of blue light to destroy abnormal skin cells while leaving the surrounding tissue unharmed. What Can Blue Light Therapy Treat? Dermatologists frequently use...

Determine your Body Mass Index (BMI) to see what aesthetic procedures might be appropriate for you Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number determined by the relationship between your weight and height. The team at Forefront encourages patients considering plastic surgery to determine their BMI range before deciding on a procedure. Fat reduction procedures like liposuction and skin-tightening procedures...

Do you follow a well-balanced diet and exercise consistently but still struggle to lose stubborn fat? Have you lost weight and now deal with sagging skin or disproportionate curves? Forefront physicians understand how these issues can affect your body image, and are happy to offer several procedures to restore your self-confidence.

Candela UltraShape®? UltraShape® Power treatment is a truly comfortable, walk-in, walk-out procedure. Each treatment typically lasts around 30 minutes per treatment area. Since there is no anesthesia, needles, numbing, or medications involved, you should be able to return to your daily activities immediately after treatment, including your exercise routine. Below, you’ll find pre-treatment and post-treatment guidelines to help you maximize...

How Does BOTOX® Work? BOTOX® Cosmetic is an injectable treatment that can soften the appearance of wrinkles, creating smoother and younger-looking skin. As you age, you might start to notice lines and wrinkles on your forehead, between your eyebrows, and around your eyes. Repetitive facial expressions, such as squinting, smiling, or frowning, can cause these wrinkles to deepen over time...

Botox® reduces sweating by temporarily blocking the nerve impulses that stimulate the sweat glands. Treatment is required every 4-6 months.  

Breast augmentation using breast implants gives women the opportunity to add volume to their breasts with beautiful, natural-looking results. At Forefront, you will have help in making the important decisions for the type of breast implants that are best for your body and to reach your ultimate goals.

Over time, after childbirth, or with dramatic weight loss, many women notice changes in the shape and position of their breasts. Breast lift surgery can address the effects of gravity and restore a more youthful silhouette. What is breast lift surgery? Breast lift surgery, also called mastopexy, raises breasts higher on the chest. You will notice breasts that are perky...

When a woman receives a breast cancer diagnosis, she and her family begin a confusing and overwhelming whirlwind tour of doctors’ offices and opinions. One decision to consider is whether to undergo reconstruction of the breast or breasts after a mastectomy. Forefront physicians are large proponents of breast reconstruction awareness, and we are ready to help you through this difficult...

Why women ask for breast reduction surgery Reduction mammoplasty, better known as breast reduction surgery, can help women feel better physically and improve their confidence. In addition to feeling self-conscious about disproportionately large and heavy breasts, patients may suffer from chronic neck, back, and shoulder pain, and rashes under the breasts. Insurance may cover surgery if it meets certain guidelines...

Reasons for breast revision surgery After breast augmentation, patients sometimes need to undergo additional surgery to correct problems or address certain conditions that may develop with implants. Reasons for having breast revision surgery include capsular contracture, implant malposition, implant deflation, implant rupture, or a desire to change the size of the breast implants or remove them entirely.

A change in breast size and shape can boost self confidence, whether it’s going up a cup for women, or removing excess breast tissue in men. Whether you are seeking a breast enhancement, breast reduction, breast lift, or breast reconstruction, Forefront physicians would be happy to consult with you to determine which type of surgery will address your aesthetic goals.

Correct a sagging forehead Forehead and brow wrinkles are often misinterpreted as stress, anger, fatigue, or sadness. Additionally, aging can cause the eyebrows to droop, leading to a “heavy” brow appearance. A brow lift can improve the shape and position of the eyebrows while also reducing forehead wrinkles. Most patients report minimal discomfort during the procedure, and recovery to normal...

What is a brow lift? Do you have low, sagging, or uneven eyebrows? Aging typically causes our eyebrows to move down as the years go by. If your brows aren’t where they should be – and you’re tired of looking tired – a brow lift may be the answer. A brow lift is a cosmetic procedure that raises the soft...

Patients with thin, light and poorly shapes eyebrows are prime candidates for brow tinting. Brow tinting is also received by patients whose eyebrows are a lighter color than their regular hair color.

BTL Exilis is a safe and quick procedure using ultrasound and radio frequency waves to tighten skin and dissolve fat cells.

What Is Candela CO2RE® Laser? Candela CO2RE is a laser treatment system for skin resurfacing and facial rejuvenation. The treatment provides strong skin resurfacing and promotes a youthful appearance by minimizing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Treatment is also highly effective at treating these skin concerns: Deep-set wrinkles Sun damage Facial or body scarring, including acne scars, surgical...

What Is the Candela Frax Pro®? Candela Frax Pro is an innovative, non-ablative laser treatment for resurfacing the skin. As a non-ablative laser, the Frax Pro treatment system only heats up the tissue underneath the skin. Since treatment doesn't cause any damage to the skin's surface, there is little to no downtime associated with Frax Pro laser treatment. The Frax...

What Does the Candela GentleMax Pro Laser Do? The Candela GentleMax Pro Laser is an innovative treatment that combines the power of two lasers to provide a wide range of safe and effective treatment options. Thanks to its dual wavelength technology, GentleMax Pro is a leading treatment option for laser hair removal, but it’s also used for a variety of...

What Does the Cartessa™ EVO Laser Do? The Cartessa EVO laser is an advanced treatment that uses multiple laser wavelengths to target a variety of skin concerns. The multiple wavelengths target different layers of skin to help you achieve noticeable results in a short amount of time. This versatile treatment can address these common skin concerns: Permanent laser hair removal...

What is CellFX? CellFX is an advanced treatment that removes certain skin lesions, growths, and bumps. CellFX providers use the procedure to treat a variety of lesions on most areas of the body, including the face, neck, shoulders, back, legs, feet, and hands. What does CellFX treat? CellFX providers recommend treatment for a variety of skin conditions, including many types...

Over time, the youthful plumpness over the cheekbones tends to lose volume and settle in the mid-cheek, causing the face to look flat. Cheek augmentation is an excellent way to restore young-looking fullness to the cheeks. Surgical and non-surgical methods of cheek augmentation Dermal fillers and fat injections are two non-surgical options that can add volume to cheeks. These non-...

A chemical peel is a skin treatment wherein a chemical solution is applied by a skincare specialist to the skin causing it to blister and peel, exposing a new layer and improving appearance.